Author Archives: Martin Steenhaut

Martin Steenhaut is a passionate nature photographer who tries to capture the beauty and vulnerability of our nature with strong moments and unique views. An all round photographer who emphasizes on birds, mammals and landscapes, always with the utmost respect for his subject. A photo is not a trophy that you can make at all costs. With the ever growing popularity of nature photography, there is unwanted pressure on nature. Therefore, respecting your subject and avoiding disturbance is a golden rule. And that idea is also reflected in every image of Martin.With regular exhibitions, lectures and publications he tries to share his passion with the general public. His work has been awarded several times in important international photo competitions. The highlights were a worldwide 2nd place in The World Photographic Cup in the USA, and winner in Montier-en-Der, and Namur. He was recently awarded the highest European label, as a Master Qualified European Wildlife Photographer and he became FEP Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019. His motivation remains to share his moments and thus amaze and sensitize people.